Gabriel's Bookstore Duluth Novels & Stories

Belle Gray, a 17-year-old with a future as bright as her smile, is the epitome of innocence. She was as pure as any girl can ever be. Her overprotective older brother has ensured she barely had any interaction with boys. But when Noah Alabaster, her brother's best friend, entered her life, Belle's world turned upside down. She realized that she was in love with him who turns out to be his professor as well. She was well aware Noah was strictly off limits, yet she couldn’t help falling for him. Noah Alabaster, a 26-year-old professor, a man of intense passion, irresistible charm and intelligence. He always maintained distance from girls, yet the moment he lays his eyes on Belle, he knows he can't resist her who happens to be his best friend’s sister. Although he did hide his feelings, he soon found himself losing control over his heart. He's obsessive, determined and willing to do anything for the woman he loves, even if it means breaking every rule. The magnetic pull between Belle and Noah is undeniable. Belle's innocent mind filled with forbidden fantasies about him, imagining how would his touch feel on her bare skin, to hear him whisper her name in the darkness. What will Belle do when Noah comes to live with her family for a while? Can Belle resist the temptation that threatens to consume her? Or she will surrender to her desires and risk everything for the taste of the forbidden? As their forbidden love blossoms, they faced complexities to hide their love from the world. But secrets have a way of unraveling. Will their love be strong enough to survive the storm or the intensity of their passion ultimately be their downfall? Dive into the world of love, lust and forbidden desire.

Mary, who comes from a difficult background, has faced many challenges in her life, but her main obstacle remains her crush on Endrick, a wealthy and unserious playboy from their college days. After landing a job at Endrick's father's company, she finds herself in a dilemma. Although she secretly loves Endrick and dreams of starting a family with him, she can only enter into a contract marriage with him. This leaves Mary with a tough decision to make - whether to sign the contract marriage or give up her relationship with Endrick.

Alex was enamoured with Angelina from first sight, which is why Alex tried to free Angelina from the pimp's place. Alex is known as the badboy, who likes to play with girls. Who would have thought he would fall in love with Angelina, a simple girl who is an orphan, who previously worked in a place that is often called haram. Although Alex swears his love only to Angelina, who would believe if Alex still does not show his seriousness - still playing with many women. Just because Alex freed Angelina from Maria Hudson—the pimp, doesn't mean Angelina will fall in love with Alex just like that.

When Alessandro, the mafia leader, had his heart shattered by an older woman, he sealed it away, and swore he would never be fooled by an immature emotion like love. One cannot play with a dangerous man's emotions and get away with it. When Alessandro learns that his heartbreaker has given birth, he kidnaps the baby shortly after its birth. At first, he meant to brutally murder the child, but he didn't have the heart to kill the human who was the size of his hand. The fact that he did not kill the infant did not imply that he returned it; instead, Alessandro raised it. As Lily grew older and more mature, her love for Alessandro started to take a romantic turn. She was hankering after Alessandro's tenderness and touches, but the mafia leader kept turning her down. Lily didn't lack the ability to fight for what she wanted just because she was an innocent girl. In the end, she was able to get Alessandro above her—between her legs, to be exact—and even win his love. Poor thing, by the time she discovered the skeleton of the man she thought she knew, it was too late. The half-truth she discovered broke her apart, forcing her to choose between forgiving Alessandro and letting go of everything or watch the man she loves die. Lily initially picked the second option, but she had already allowed Alessandro to own her emotions in the same way that he had her body, so letting go proved impossible. As she battles to reunite with the guy her heart aches for, she ultimately made the decision to give up the innocent version of herself and transform into the vicious female counterpart of her lover.

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Emory Chavére returned home to answer her Alpha's call, arriving at the very edge of a war threatening the survival of the wolves. The key to ending this conflict lies in fulfilling the prophecy of the goddess Aworyn, uniting the warring factions of Lycans and Wolves through a sacred marriage. Refusing to be a pawn in a senseless game, Emory chooses to flee. This decision, however, sets in motion a sequence of events that triggers the prophecy of the Last Hunter. On the eve of the Hunter's Moon, the original instigators of the war resurface. As the prophecy unravels, she finds herself caught in a web of discoveries, alliances, and betrayals. Now the future of all species hangs in the balance, and Emory's existence is inextricably linked to the outcome. Will Emory be able to end the centuries-old war between the gods and dragons, or will she be consumed by the chaos of the conflict? Only time will tell.

Xalara Silvyn, a seemingly powerless girl from the Shadowveil slums, is claimed as a fated mate by Cassian Holt, heir to a powerful noble house of ember magic. After being brought to his estate, she discovers their bond was merely Cassian's temporary fascination. At his engagement gala to Vionna Kress, he publicly betrays Xalara, relegating her to servitude under his cruel fiancée. As Vionna systematically humiliates Xalara, the crystal pendant Xalara found in a hidden chamber beneath the Veil becomes her sole comfort. With help from Cassian's brother Verin, she learns the crystal may connect to House Silvyn—a noble family of essence-based primal magic supposedly destroyed centuries ago. When Vionna arranges to transfer Xalara for potentially fatal bond severance after her wedding to Cassian, Xalara's desperate situation takes an unexpected turn. During the wedding feast, she encounters Lord Elaric Nox, a feared shadow magic tyrant avoiding political marriage proposals. After overhearing his frustrations with traditional arrangements, Xalara's impulsive quip "Where do I sign?" intrigues him. Elaric's emissaries arrive at the wedding with a formal offer—a contract marriage of mutual benefit. Elaric gains a shield against political marriage pressure while offering Xalara protection from Vionna and access to knowledge about her crystal and heritage. Their three-year contract specifies a purely practical arrangement with no emotional obligations. At House Nox, Xalara begins training in essence magic under Elaric's guidance, discovering her "minor" warming ability is actually rare primal magic thought extinct. As she awakens to her true abilities and learns about her possible connection to House Silvyn, the bond with Cassian naturally fades. Meanwhile, a complex but respectful dynamic develops between Xalara and Elaric as they navigate their unconventional arrangement.

Sabrina Auburn never dreamed that her humble life as a housemaid would thrust her into the glittering yet icy world of the elite Thompsons. Between the shadows, she secretly admired Benedict Thompson-the amazing, arrogant Billionaire and CEO of BMX Estates. For him, she harbored a secret crush-to him. But one stormy night changed everything. Benedict forced himself on Sabrina, igniting a scandal that shook both families to their very foundations. Sabrina was left humiliated and trapped in an arranged marriage orchestrated by Benedict’s mother, all to shield their family’s reputation. "How can I marry her? I don't even love her and I will never love her. You know my type, Mom." From that moment on, Sabrina became the target of Benedict's contempt.He refused to love her, hurled insults her way but Sabrina endured his bitterness and her unreturned love. Then came a staggering twist: a betrayal that threatened to dismantle the Thompson family’s empire, revealing Sabrina’s true lineage and a fortune that would forever alter the balance of power. Years later,Sabrina emerges stronger, fiercer, and wealthier than ever as the CEO of her global luxury bag empire, Sabrina Ultra. No longer the naïve girl once cast aside. But when Benedict finds himself confronting the destruction of his own empire, crossing paths with her once more, he is stunned by what he has lost: the woman he could never claim, the son he would never know existed. As Benedict fights for his last chance at regaining Sabrina's heart, Will she forgive the man who has broken her heart, or is it too late for a second chance? Is Sabrina really going to let Benedict know that he has a son named Saben, or is she keeping it locked away in her heart forever?

As next in line to be alpha, Natalia has always known her place in her pack. When her father makes a deal with a rival alpha and promises her hand in marriage, she accepts her fate willingly. Byron is a worthy mate, and their union will unite the packs, ending the long feud between them. It's only when a certain human boy transfers to her school that her world begins to unravel. Everything she knows to be true comes into question and she begins to wonder where her loyalties lie. As her feelings continue to grow for her soon-to-be mate, so do the ones for this strange newcomer. Will she walk the path laid out for her, or venture into the forbidden unknown?

*Lumina’s Eclipse, follows Aaliyah, the cursed princess of the Sunlit pack, born under tragic circumstances that took her mother’s life. Her curse ties her fate to an enemy—Keith, the third prince of the rival Greystone pack. To save Aaliyah, her father arranges a betrothal to Keith, hoping the union will break the curse before her twentieth moon. Despite their engagement, Keith is in love with Leanne, his omega childhood friend. He resents the betrothal but, upon learning the truth about Aaliyah’s curse, agrees to help her. They embark on a dangerous journey to find the ancient Htrae witches, the only ones capable of breaking the curse. As they travel together, Keith and Aaliyah develop an unexpected bond. Keith begins to question his feelings for Leanne and suspects Aaliyah might be his true mate. However, breaking the curse means permanently severing any soul bond with a fated mate. Torn between duty, love, and freedom, both wrestle with their choices. Their journey is cut short when news arrives of a betrayal—Keith’s clan has allied with enemies to overthrow the Sunlit pack. Aaliyah returns home to find her father dead and her pack taken. Heartbroken, she nearly sacrifices herself in revenge, but Keith stops her and declares his love. Together, they devise a clever plan and reclaim the Sunlit pack. In the aftermath, Aaliyah becomes the new Alpha, and though their fated bond is lost, she chooses Keith as her mate. Their love, now forged by choice rather than destiny, burns even brighter. ---